GENERAL STATIC EXHIBIT AND COMMUNICATIONS RULES

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1 GENERAL STATIC EXHIBIT AND COMMUNICATIONS RULES PARTICIPATION: 1. To exhibit a static exhibit or to participate in a communications event, a 4-H member must: a) Have completed 3rd 12th grade in the current year. b) Be enrolled in Iowa 4-H. c) Abide by the Iowa Youth Exhibitors Code of Ethics. 2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-Hers participation in 4-H projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the project. 3. Exhibits taken to Achievement Fair must be listed on the Ribbon Placement Sheet and this form must be returned to the Extension Office by Aug 1 for input in order for ribbons to be given and for premiums to be paid. 4. The exhibitor must have completed 4th grade to qualify for premiums. Please check Iowa State Fair rules for eligibility policies and exceptions. 5. In order to qualify for the Iowa State Fair Clay County 4-Hers must have completed grades 6-12, and have participated in the appropriate county event in the same calendar year (Communications Fair and/or Achievement Fair). 6. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on display. 7. County static exhibits not entered at Achievement Fair may still be shown at the Clay County Fair. These new exhibits will be pencil judged and exhibit name placards in the 4-H Exhibit Building during the Clay County Fair will be hand written. These exhibits are not eligible for the Iowa State Fair. 8. All County exhibits from Achievement Fair (except pets and garden produce) must be displayed at the Clay County Fair in order to receive ribbons and to earn premiums. 9. A 4-H county exhibitor may decline a judge s selection or invitation to send an exhibit or presentation to the Iowa State Fair. The Clay County Extension Office will attempt to find adequate transportation for exhibits to State Fair but reserves the right to deny transportation of any or all State Fair exhibits due to size or other constraints. ENTRIES: 10. All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the General Exhibit Rules, 4-H Rules and Regulations and all 4-H Department exhibit class rules and regulations noted in the front of this book 11. Static exhibits should be entered by filling out the appropriate string tag. 12. Members may enter more than one exhibit in each class. However, each exhibit must have a different goal statement. If the 4-H er has set a goal that can be accomplished by both a school assignment and a 4-H project, the exhibit may be entered. It is the predetermined 4-H goal that is required for any school project to be entered as a 4-H exhibit. 13. The 4-Her s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and general appearance and design. 14. Exhibits may be entered in one project area only, except for Clothing Selection and Fashion Revue. 15. All exhibitors must include a written explanation, audio recording, or video recording as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit: What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?) What steps did you take to learn or do this? What were the most important things you learned? ***Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutrition, photography, and visual art classes. EXHIBITING AND PRESENTING:

2 16. See Schedule of Activities for entry, in-place, show, and release times. All exhibits must remain in place until released according to the schedule H exhibitors are required to wear a 4-H T-shirt/polo with an official Iowa 4-H design when presenting, unless creative selection of apparel is used to enhance the presentation. If exhibitors do not have one of the above, shirts may be purchased at the 4-H & FFA Livestock Office on the Clay County Fairgrounds or at the Clay County Extension Office prior to the Clay County Fair. 18. County static exhibitors are eligible for a free 4-H exhibitor pass from the Clay County Fair. 4-H members without a static or livestock exhibit do not qualify for an exhibitor pass. 19. No commercial advertising or commercial selling of any kind will be permitted in connection with 4-H exhibits or events. 20. Communications presenters will be expected to be present 1/2 hour prior to their scheduled presentation and will make sure their computer and audio equipment is compatible with that at the Clay County 4-H Auditorium. All Educational Presenters must bring their presentation in a Windows compatible format on a USB drive if using the computer for a power point. Presenters must remain until awards are presented at the end of the assigned group of presentations. 21. For food safety reasons, only unopened, prepackaged food may be shared with the public. No food prepared or altered by a presenter or exhibitor may be used. 22. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned: a) Posters must be standard size and may not exceed 24 x 36 in size. b) Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc., may not exceed 48 x 48 in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions. c) Display boxes may not exceed 28" x 22" in height or width and 12" in depth. 23. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit. 24. All Static Exhibit and Communications/Clothing presenters are eligible to receive awards and ribbons according to their grade level. Clover Kids, grades K-2 will receive appropriate ribbons and Participation Members, grade 3, will receive Participation ribbons but neither of these levels will receive premium money. Juniors, grades 4-5 are eligible to receive any ribbon as well as Outstanding Jr ribbons for excellence. All members grades 6-12 for static and grades 5-12 for communications/clothing will be eligible to receive any ribbon and can be judged eligible to present their exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. 25. All 4-Hers grades 4-12 will receive premium money for any communications and clothing presentations and for any static exhibits that were returned to the Clay County Fair to be exhibited. 26. Exhibit Release ALL static exhibits must be picked up during one of the three release times. The release times are listed in the fair schedule. If exhibits are still in the building after these listed times, they will be donated to charity. DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS: H District Communications Entries must comply with the policies and deadlines set by the County Extension Office in which they are a member. 4-H District Communications entries must be verified and sent via the appropriate County Extension Office. District entries must arrive at the Clay County Extension Office by August 15, late entries will not be accepted. 28. Entry forms will be available in ShoWorks on the Clay County Extension website at County and District Communications presenters in District events will sometimes have an option to choose the time of day they would like to do their presentation at the Clay County Fair. Scheduling will be done to accommodate requests when possible. Final schedules will be posted online after August 20 th. Changes to the schedule will not be possible after this date unless another presenter has canceled and their time slot is available. Please notify the Clay County Extension Office of any cancellations at Gate and parking passes will be sent with the livestock passes to each County Extension Office by the end of August. One gate pass per presenter per presentation day will be given.

3 POLICY: 31. All judges decisions are final. 32. Exhibitors are expected to refer to and follow all additional guidelines noted in the fair book sections specific to project areas. 33. The exhibitor is expected to make arrangements to have a DVD, VCR, tape player, etc. available when such equipment is needed for evaluation. All Educational Presenters must bring their presentation in a Windows compatible format on a USB drive if using the computer for a power point. 34. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright information). 35. Due to security, 4-Hers are discouraged from sending items that have special meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit. The Clay County Fair and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will use due diligence to ensure the safety of articles entered for exhibition. However, they will not be responsible for damage or loss by accident, fire, flood, theft, or any other reason while at the fairgrounds or en route to or from the Iowa State Fair or displayed at the Clay County Fair. STATIC EXHIBITS Superintendents: Carrie Nelson (Chair), Candace Daniels, Jim Eldridge, Nancy Jones, Linda Patterson, Denice Schoelerman, Youth Representatives: Bailey Dickman, Ethan Eldridge Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged to review Iowa 4-H hot sheets in order to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning. ANIMALS 510 Animal Science An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the learning about a large or small animal including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required. Clay County Pet exhibits entered at Achievement Fair may have the pet accompany their project for the time frame that the project is being judged. State Fair pet projects and exhibits returned to the Clay County Fair will not include live animals. 520 Veterinary Science An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy. AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES 530 Crop Production An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops. 540 Environment and Sustainability An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their environment including energy, stewardship, conservation, entomology, fish and wildlife, or forestry. Includes collections. 550 Horticulture An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, small fruits, vegetable and flower gardens, and landscape design. For information on exhibiting, please see Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit 4H 462 online or at the Clay County Extension Office. 555 Clay County Posies in a Pail 1. Exhibitors do not need to be enrolled in horticulture to participate. This exhibit will be entered at the Clay County Fair, not at Achievement Fair. 2. Members may enter only one entry. A goal card must be attached with a list and a diagram of the plants in the pail along with name, club, and goal.

4 3. Member must use a five-gallon plastic pail available at the Extension Office. No decorating of the pail is allowed. 4. Members must punch or drill 4 to 5 holes in the bottom of pail to provide drainage. At that time, a black permanent marker should be used to write name on the bottom of the pail H ers should fill 1/4 to 1/3 of the pail with plastic packing peanuts to reduce the volume of soil needed and to lighten the weight. (Biodegradable packing peanuts will disappear with watering.) It is recommended that 4-H ers use a quality potting soil. 6. Exhibitors are to plant the pail with their choice of plants or seeds no later than July 15 th. 7. Each 4-H er should refer to the Iowa State University publication: RG-301 Growing Annual Flowers in Containers for recommendations on container selection, plant selection, growing media, planting, watering, fertilization, and maintenance. 560 Outdoor Adventures An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities. 570 Safety and Education in Shooting Sports An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if tips are removed from arrows. 590 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above. CREATIVE ARTS 610 Music An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or history. 620 Photography (limit 5) An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display, that shows learning about photography from choosing a camera to modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video. Photography Special Rules: 1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. They may be processed from negatives, slides, or digital cameras and computer manipulation programs. Photographs must have been taken since your county fair of the previous year. 2. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board showing] on mounting board, or (b) with mount borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use ready-cut window mats or have matting done professionally. 4-Hers are responsible for design decisions such as border, color and size. Framed photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged. 3. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering. 4. A series is a group of photographs or slides [3 to 5] that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence. Slides should be numbered. 5. Please visit the Clay County Extension website at for photo labeling instructions. 6. Slides should have an exhibitors name and county on the slide frame. All slide entries should be in protective coverings. 7. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes. 8. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting. 630 Visual Arts (limit 10) An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration of an art technique, or study of any other visual arts topic. Visual Arts Special Rules: 1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design. 2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or inspiration of the design, design sketches, or other process for creating the object and design must be included. 3. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist, or represent a significant modification to an existing design to make a new and original statement by the artist.

5 4. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H er is prohibited without the written permission of the original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or trademark holder/owner. For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at 5. All members are responsible for using design elements and/or art principles in their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified element is used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than the required number of elements, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit. a) Juniors are responsible for using a minimum of one design element within their exhibit. b) Intermediates are responsible for using a minimum of two design elements within their exhibit. c) Seniors are responsible for using a minimum of one art principle and the element(s) used in the selected principle. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 710 Child Development An exhibit that shows learning about children. Examples: child care, growth and development, safety and health, children with special needs, and careers in child development. 720 Clothing and Fashion (limit 10) An exhibit that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits may include constructed or purchased clothing and accessories. 730 Consumer Management An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, and consumer rights and responsibilities. 740 Food & Nutrition (limit 10) An exhibit that shows learning through cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, including safety practices. Exhibits may include prepared products or educational displays. See also 4-H 3023 Inappropriate Food Exhibits for Iowa 4-H Fairs for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products. Food & Nutrition Special Rules 1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or to portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged or displayed. 2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption. 3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked or cooked using only food grade utensils and containers. 4. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged or displayed. 5. Meat jerky products are prohibited. 6. The recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit; credit the source of the recipe. 7. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label. Only food processed after August 1, of the previous year is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used. 8. Preserved food exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and discarded; the second will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. All perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display. 9. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. Place food product exhibit in a enclosable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag. 10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted. 750 Health An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe activities and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and healthy lifestyle choices. 760 Home Improvement (limit 10) An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and caring for your home living space. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items. 770 Sewing and Needle Arts (limit 10) An exhibit that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts, the use and care of fabrics and fibers, or the construction of clothing and other items.

6 790 Other Family and Consumer Science An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that does not fit any previous Family & Consumer Science class listed. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 810 Citizenship An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country or your world. 815 Clay County Club Citizenship Clubs are encouraged to submit an entry form and up to 3 photos per citizenship club project. Entry forms are available through club leaders or can be downloaded from the Clay County Extension website at Club projects need to be judged at Achievement Day. Club premiums will be awarded. 820 Communication An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual communication skills in their many forms. 821 Poster Communication Exhibits Exhibitors will be expected to follow the general static and communications rules. Purpose: To provide Clay County 4-Hers with the opportunity to communicate non-verbally with the public using a poster. Poster must relate to one of the following A. 4-H Youth Conference Theme (New theme each year) B. Iowa State Fair Theme (New theme each year) C. Join 4-H D. 4-H is Call the Clay County Extension Office for the current year conference and Iowa State Fair themes as well as poster sixe requirements Digital Storytelling Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video. 830 Leadership An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way. 890 Self-Determined An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class. SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY 920 Mechanics Any exhibit that shows skills or learning in automotive, electrical, small and large engines, tractors, welding, and restoration. 930 Woodworking Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items. 940 Science, Engineering & Technology Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include aerospace, biological and chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), robotics, or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology. COUNTY & DISTRICT CONSUMER JUDGING CONTESTS

7 Exhibitors will be expected to follow general static exhibit rules. Purpose: This contest involves comparing items and deciding which is a better purchase and why. The goal is for youth to learn to make wise consumer choices. The contest is similar to livestock judging in that youth utilize a 1-4 ranking system, but with consumer products rather than animals. COUNTY (Achievement Fair): 1. This contest is held at Clay County Achievement Fair and all 4-H ers at the Achievement Fair event are eligible to participate. The top four Junior and top four Intermediate/Senior individuals will advance to the District Consumer Judging Contest held during the Clay County Fair. 1. The district event is open to NW Iowa county 4-H Junior and Intermediate/Senior Teams. Team members are selected as a result of their own county Consumer Judging contest. 2. The entry fee of $10.00 per team must accompany entries when they are submitted online. 3. The contest will consist of judging five-six different classes in all 4-H Project areas. 4. Top ten placing of individuals will receive ribbons. The top 3 Junior and Intermediate/Senior team members will receive medals. 5. No premiums are paid for the Consumer Judging Contest. 6. Results of the contest will be announced and medals and ribbons will be presented following the contest. 7. Refer to the Clay County Extension website for additional rules and entry information: COUNTY & DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION Exhibitors will be expected to follow the general static and communications rules. Purpose: An opportunity for 4-Hers to personally demonstrate their communication skills by presenting knowledge, information or a process to gain a desired response from an audience. The topic selected by the 4-Her should be an outgrowth of his or her 4-H experience. GENERAL RULES: 1. Maximum time allowed is 15 minutes for members who have completed grade 6 or below. Maximum time allowed for all other members is 20 minutes. 2. An overhead mirror and supply table will be provided and a microwave will be available upon request. Such requests should be stated on the presenter s entry form. 3. All Educational Presenters must bring their presentation in a Windows compatible format on a USB drive if using the computer for a power point. 1. Entry deadline is June For Communications Fair each Clay County 4-H club may enter any number of junior, intermediate or senior presentations made up of an individual or any number of members. 3. Premiums will be awarded. 4. A presentation cannot be chosen for District and Iowa State Fair competition during the same year. 5. All 4-H members giving presentations must be active club members. Junior participants in the Communications Program must have completed fifth grade and at least 80 percent of the participating group members must have completed 5th grade in order to be eligible for State Fair consideration. 6. All Clay County 4-H members are eligible for Clay County Fair District Event consideration. One presentation and one alternate may be selected for the District Educational Presentation Event at the Clay County Fair and up to 6 may be chosen to present at the Iowa State Fair. 1. Entry fee will be $8.00 per presentation. 2. Each county may enter one presentation. These may be either individual or team presentations. A team presentation may consist of two or more juniors/intermediates and/or seniors. CLASS: 8113 County Educational Presentations (Junior and Int/Senior) 8114 District Educational Presentations (Junior and Int/Senior)

8 WORKING EXHIBIT Exhibitors will be expected to follow the general static and communications rules. Purpose: Working exhibits provide an opportunity for youth to communicate and interact with an audience in an informal way. The youth s subject should be an outgrowth of their 4-H experience. GENERAL RULES: 1. Working exhibitors will be scheduled to interact with the public for a span of 45 minutes. 2. One table (approximately 6 in length) will be provided each working exhibit. 1. Entry deadline is June 10. Entry forms are available through club leaders or can be downloaded from the Clay County Extension website at 2. One working exhibit presented at Communications Fair may be selected to advance to the Clay County Fair District Event and up to four working exhibits may be chosen to advance to the Iowa State Fair. 3. Premiums will be awarded. 4. For Iowa State Fair qualification, junior participants in the Communications Program must have completed fifth grade. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades, at least 80 percent of the participating members must have completed 5th grade. 1. Entry fee will be $8.00 per entry. 2. Each county may enter one presentation and these may be either individual or team presentations. A team presentation may consist of two or more juniors/intermediates and/or seniors. 3. Exhibitors should bring easels if needed. CLASS: 8117 County Working Exhibit (Junior and Int/Senior) 8118 District Working Exhibit (Junior and Int/Senior) SHARE THE FUN Exhibitors will be expected to follow the general static and communications rules. Purpose: To provide an opportunity for youth to perform before an audience purely for the sake of enjoyment and to share skills and talents. To provide a program which will help broaden the image of 4-H in order to keep current members enrolled and to invite new youth to take a look. GENERAL RULES: 1. Participation ribbons will be awarded for this event. 2. Presentations may be individual or groups of any number. 3. A maximum of 8 minutes will be allowed for any one presentation. Presentations may be of any variety - skits, songs, stunts, dancing, etc. 5. Entry deadline is June 10. Entry forms are available through club leaders or can be downloaded from the Clay County Extension website at 6. Selections for the Iowa State Fair Event and the Clay County Fair District Event are made at Communications Fair. Up to two District acts may be selected to advance to the Clay County Fair and up to three acts may advance to the Iowa State Fair. There is no limit on the number of times a 4-H er can participate. 7. For state fair qualification, junior participants in the Communications Program must have completed fifth grade. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades, at least 80 percent of the participating members need to have completed 5th grade. 1. Entry fee will be $8.00 per entry. 2. Each county may enter two acts. These may be either individual or team presentations. A team act may consist of two or more members. CLASS: 8115 County Share the Fun Presentations (Jr and Int/Sr) 8116 District Share the Fun Presentations

9 EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING Exhibitors will be expected to follow the general static and communications rules. Purpose: To provide an opportunity for youth to develop communication as a life skill through enhancing the ability to think, to organize, to speak and to answer questions before an audience. 1. Entry deadline is June 10. Entry forms are available through club leaders or can be downloaded from the Clay County Extension website at 2. Premiums will be awarded. 3. Participants must be senior Clay County 4-H ers, having completed 9th grade. 4. Thirty minutes before the contest, each contestant will draw one of the available topics related to 4-H. This allows each contestant 30 minutes to prepare. 5. Contestants may bring their own books, magazines, or newspaper clippings for reference during the preparation time. Materials may not include notes or outlines for the speech and may be screened for that purpose 6. Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H ers own effort. 3 x 5 note cards will be provided to each contestant. No other assistance may be provided. 7. Only notes made during the preparation time may be used. 8. Each speech MUST last 4-6 minutes. The contestant will receive a warning after five minutes have elapsed. An additional 5 minutes will be allowed for the judge to ask questions. 9. No props, gadgets, posters or audio-visuals may be used. 10. Two participants may be selected to represent the Clay County at the Iowa State Fair. CLASS: 8111 County Extemporaneous Speaking (Senior) PRIDE OF IOWA TEAM DEMONSTRATION Presenterss will be expected to follow the general static and communications rules. Purpose: To promote the use of Iowa food products in food preparation and to develop the communication skills of explaining and demonstrating a recipe as a team. GENERAL RULES Time Limit: 5-10 minutes using a stop watch 1. In the Pride of Iowa Team Demonstration the 4-Hers will demonstrate a recipe as a team. One 4-Her explains the recipe process while another demonstrates the process at the same time. 2. A team demonstration provides the opportunity for two people to share the responsibility of explaining and demonstrating a recipe. A mentoring relationship could also develop as a result of this partnership. Such a presentation willll be judged as a whole, but each participant will receive an individual award. 3. This contest is available ONLY for Jr/Int 4-Hers and first year 4-Hers. The time limit for product preparation is not to exceed 10 minutes determined by a stop watch. Demonstrations exceeding the time limit will receive a lower ribbon placing. 4. The speech could include such information as a) What is happening during the demonstration? b) What are the Iowa products that you are using? c) What is the source of your recipe d) Why did you select this recipe for the contest? e) Did you change or alter anything in the recipe? If so, why? f) Did you use any special equipment or appliances to make this recipe? g) Other 4-H project area interests h) Hobbies and special interests. 5. The poster rules include: a) the complete recipe in font large enough to be read from the back row of the auditorium b) the recipe source (Please be specific name of cookbook and page #, website and specific information, or name of person and relationship) c) The names and clubs of the 4-Hers. d) The ingredient which is to be the outstanding Iowa product is to be featured on the poster. 6. Audio devices are permitted in order to enhance, but not to replace the presentation. 7. Presenters may select any recipe using at least one ingredient which is an outstanding product of Iowa. No mixes can be the featured product, but a mix may be used as an ingredient. 8. Presenters must provide their own ingredients, equipment and small appliances. Proper food preparation is expected and food should be pre-cut and pre-cooked except the portion that will be used for demonstration purposes. 9. If recipes require baking, contestants are to bring a completed product if needed for demonstration purposes. 10. Hair should be pulled back or secured. Appearance is considered in the evaluation and participants are encouraged to wear a 4-H t-shirt.

10 11. No food items will be presented to the judge as judging criteria is not on the food itself but on the demonstration speech. 12. For food safety reasons, food products will NOT be shared with the audience. 13. The presenters will be evaluated on communications skills, poster criteria and engaging the audience and not on food preparation skills although proper food preparation skills are expected. See the Clay County Extension website at for the Clay County Pride of Iowa County and District evaluation criteria. 1. Entry deadline is June 10. Entry forms are available through club leaders or can be downloaded from the Clay County Extension website at All participants who sign up must file the proper paper work (which includes the recipe and the source) with the Clay County Extension Office by the deadline. 2. Selections for the Clay County Fair District Event will be made at the Communications Fair. Up to four District presentations will be selected to advance to the Clay County Fair. 3. Premiums or awards will be given. Presenters will not be eligible for awards if all the rules are not followed. 1. Entry fee will be $8.00 per entry. 2. Each county may enter up to a total of 4 Jr and/or Int participants. 3. Clay County Extension Council and staff will hold the authority to authorize awards and recognition presented to 4-H exhibitors during the Clay County Fair. Presenters will not be eligible for awards if all the rules are not followed. 4. See the Clay County Extension website at for the Clay County Pride of Iowa County and District evaluation criteria. CLASS: 8500 Pride of Iowa County Jr/Int or new 4-Her 8510 Pride of Iowa District Jr/Int or new 4-Her CLOTHING EVENTS CLOTHING SELECTION, FASHION REVUE AND $15 CHALLENGE EVENTS 1 exhibit for each area = maximum number per exhibitor Exhibitors will be expected to follow the general static and communications rules. 4-H members entering Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue and $15 Challenge must follow these guidelines: GENERAL RULES: 1. Each member is expected to write his/her own script for the style show and it must be returned to the Clay County Extension Office by June 10 (County) and September 1 (District). 2. Scripts for fashion presentations should each be limited to 100 words per entry. 1. Entry deadline is June 10. Entry forms are available through club leaders or can be downloaded from the Clay County Extension website at 2. Selections for the Clay County Fair District Event will be made at the Communications Fair. 3. Premiums will be awarded. 4. Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue and $15 Challenge judging and style show will be held at Communications Fair. Report forms, sample scripts, and evaluation forms are available from 4-H leaders, the Clay County Extension Office or the website at 5. All Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue and $15 Challenge participants in classes will receive a blue, red, or white ribbon at Communications Fair. A participation fair ribbon will be awarded to those who model in the Style Show at Communications Fair. 6. Premiums will be awarded for the County Fashion Show H members who enter, must have completely different outfits for each event. If an individual is selected as a winner in both clothing selection and fashion revue, that individual must decide in which event to participate at the District event at the Clay County Fair and also at the Iowa State Fair.

11 8. Three Clothing Selection participants (one male, one female, one minority) will be eligible to represent Clay County at the District event at the Clay County Fair and also at the Iowa State Fair. 4-Hers may participate only one time in the Iowa State Fair Clothing Selection program 9. The $15 Challenge participants (one male, one female, one minority) will be eligible to represent Clay County at the District event at the Clay County Fair and also at the Iowa State Fair. 10. Four Fashion Revue participants will be eligible to represent Clay County at the District event at the Clay County Fair and also at the Iowa State Fair with no more than two participants from any one category (male, female, minority). 11. All County 4-H exhibitors are eligible to participate in the District event at the Clay County Fair. 12. Participants must be in the 4-H senior designated level (grades 9-12) to be eligible to represent Clay County at the Iowa State Fair. 1. Entry fee will be $8.00 per entry. 2. Clay County Extension Council and staff will hold the authority to authorize awards and recognition presented to 4-H exhibitors during the Clay County Fair. 3. Each county may chose 2 Jr participants and 2 Int/Sr participants for each of the Clothing Events ($15 Challenge, Clothing Selection and Fashion Revue ) to participate in the District event. Class 5115, Clothing Selection: 3. 4-H members do not have to be enrolled in the Clothing project area to participate in Clothing Selection. 4. Clothing Selection garments MUST be purchased items selected by members. Clothing may be purchased from any source including consignment shops, used clothing stores, etc. Clothing items which are home-sewn are not eligible unless the completed garment was purchased from a used clothing source. Clothing items which are custom sewn specifically for the participant are not eligible. 5. Participants should select and purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H ers intended use of the selected outfit. 6. Participants are to be prepared to model their outfit and answer judges questions regarding the fit, quality, construction features, selection, care and cost of the outfit. 7. Clothing Selection participants, enrolled in the clothing project area, are encouraged to enter their selected outfit in Class 720 at Achievement Fair. Outfits entered in 720 will be evaluated, receive a ribbon placing and earn fair premium if the outfit is exhibited at the Clay County Fair. Class 5117, Fashion Revue: 1. To participate in the Fashion Revue, a 4-H member MUST be enrolled in the Clothing project area. 2. Fashion Revue members must construct their garments. a) A garment may be one item such as a vest, slacks, skirt, dress, etc. or an outfit consisting of two or three pieces (suit). b) Blouses, shirts, and sweaters are usually considered as garments to complete the outfit. They may be made or selected/purchased. c) All other accessories and undergarments may be made or selected/purchased. 3. Fashion Revue participants will model their garment(s) and answer judges questions regarding pattern and fabric choice, fit, care, construction, and cost. 4. Fashion Revue participants are strongly encouraged to enter their constructed garment(s) in Class 511A. Garments entered in 511A will be evaluated by a judge at Achievement Fair (for the quality of construction), receive a ribbon placing and earn fair premium if the garment is exhibited at the Clay County Fair. 5. Up to four participants will be eligible to represent Clay County in the Fashion Revue portion of the Iowa State Fair 4-H Clothing Event with no more than two in each category (categories: male, female and minority). Participants must be Senior 4-Hers (grades 9-12). A 4-Her may be selected for the Iowa State Fair more than once in the Iowa State Fair Fashion Revue Event. Alternates may be chosen. Outfits or accessories which are worn in the Iowa State Fair Clothing Event are not eligible as an Iowa State Fair exhibit. Class 5118, $15 Challenge: 1. 4-H members do not have to be enrolled in the Clothing project area to participate in the $15 Challenge. 2. Participants should select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4-Her s goal or intended use for the selected outfit. 3. Participants must have had an individual planned experience in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price and cost comparison 4. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store or resale shop (i.e. Goodwill, Salvation Army). Hand--me-downs or clothing as gifts that were selected by the 4-Her belong in Clothing Selection. 5. Cost of the outfit must be $15 or less, not including shoes, accessories or undergarments. 6. Receipt(s) MUST be turned in with the Clothing Event Report form.